Tuesday, 22 November 2016

2017 is going to be a very exciting year - Hadrian's Cavalry are coming!!!!

Taking place at ten attractions across the full length of Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Cavalry is a brand new, wall wide exhibition celebrating the elite Roman cavalry regiments that guarded Hadrian's Wall and projected the power of Imperial Rome 2,000 years ago.

The exhibition is a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors to explore the roles and daily life of the cavalry forces of the Roman army. The exhibition runs from the 8th April to the 10th September.To find out more - www.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk/events/hadrians-cavalry-2017

Thursday, 6 October 2016

The Sill Landscape Discovery Centre

The Sill Landscape discovery centre, located 400 yards away from Vallum Lodge, is due to open in the summer of 2017.

The Sill is a bold and ambitious project that will transform how people of all ages understand and explore the landscape, history, culture and heritage of the Northumberland National Park and the wider area.

The Sill will be the first flag ship development project for the National Park and will attract visitors from all around the world to discover what hidden gems the National Park has to offer.

Monday, 1 August 2016

Great review posted today on our direct booking platform from a guest who recently stayed with us.

This type of review really makes us smile when you read it.

"Walking the Pennine Way we'd camped the prevous nights at Garrigill and Knarsdale with negligible facities so were hoping for a bit of luxury. Our wet, dirty and dishevelled appearance clearly did not faze the kind proprietor of this clean, tidy and rather smart establishment who was unflappably warm and friendly to everyone throughout our short stay. For very little more than the price of the smallest and most traditional BnB, Vallum Lodge with its half a dozen or so modern rooms along a ground floor corridor is much more akin to a hotel experience, yet still amounts to a welcome into a private home, with the same friendliness and personal touches. The breakfast was exceptional (we used to cook hotel breakfasts so we know a thing or two), prepared by somebody who really knows what they're doing, fresh, hot, delicious with quality ingredients and real touches of luxury like home-made lemon curd, and served with that combination of professional efficiency and genuine friendliness which is so hard to pull off. We really appreciated the lavish hot water, generous hot drink facilities and the life-saving honesty bar. I found perfectly good Wi-Fi in the comfortable lounge. Despite the building being adjacent to a road this was not busy and our room was extremely peaceful. Booking online, we raised our eyebrows over the suburban appearance of the establishment, but don't be put off - surrounded by chickens and horses this is professional hospitality in a quirky, quiet, rustic but convenient location, every bit as characterful, warm and friendly as the most traditional farmhouse. Staying here was a joyful experience, and having worked in a small hotel I don't say that very often!"

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Winter starting to get you down?? Now is a great time to book your holidays.

Vallum Lodge is situated in Northumberland National Park, next to the World Heritage Site "Hadrian's Wall". We are located in the central section of Hadrian's Wall, close to the world famous attractions Vindolanda, Housesteads and the Roman Army museum.

The AD122 Hadrian's Wall Country Bus returns on Friday 25th March - running daily until Sunday 25th September 2016.

About Me

Set in lovely open countryside looking towards Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, we offer 4 star Bed and Breakfast accommodation with friendly professional service. All rooms have: open country views; tea and coffee-making facilities; flat screen TV with Freeview; radio alarm; complimentary WiFi; affordable minibar with a selection of drinks and snacks; hairdryer; en-suite bathroom or shower room with big fluffy towels and bathrobes plus a selection of toiletries.
Situated half a mile from The Hadrian's Wall/Pennine Way Path we are ideally situated for walkers, being in a central position for visiting the main Roman Sites. Our central location also makes Vallum Lodge an ideal base for exploring Northumberland, the North Lakes and The North Pennines.